The main purpose of this course is to investigate the political life in pioneer Western European countries, namely the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and France. The course also includes a detailed description of political problems in these countries, their economies, political party structures and foreign policy agendas.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Cemal Ertürk
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Monday, 13:00-16:00, Basın Ekspres Campus A-603
Office Hour(s)
Wednesday, 13:00-16:00, Basın Ekspres Campus B-604
Teaching Methods and Techniques
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Presentation
Principle Sources
Meny, Y. ve Knapp, A. (1998) Government and Politics in Western Europe, New York: Oxford Academic Press.
Lane, J.E. ve Ersson, S. (1999) Politics and Society in Western Europe. London: SAGE Publications.
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Course Introduction
Oral Presentation
2. Week
Introduction to Western Europe- I
Oral Presentation
3. Week
Introduction to Western Europe- II
Oral Presentation
4. Week
United Kingdom- I
Oral Presentation
5. Week
United Kingdom- II
Oral Presentation
6. Week
Germany- I
Oral Presentation
7. Week
Germany- II
Oral Presentation
8. Week
Mid-Term Exam
Exam
9. Week
Mid-Term Exam
Exam
10. Week
France- I
Oral Presentation
11. Week
France- II
Oral Presentation
12. Week
Italy- I
Oral Presentation
13. Week
Italy- II
Oral Presentation
14. Week
Wrap-up session
Oral Presentation
15. Week
Final Exam
Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Project(s)
1
40
Attendance / Participation
1
10
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To identify and use theoretical and practical knowledge in International Relations.
PO-2
To express ideas and assessments about contemporary debates in International Relations.
PO-3
To acknowledge ethical and scientific responsibilities of data collection, evaluation and publication.
PO-4
To monitor and interpret published studies in International Relations.
PO-5
To use a second language at an intermediate level.
PO-6
To analyze, compare and relate different local, regional and global developments in International Relations.
PO-7
To analyze, compare and relate International Relations with theories and practices of different associate departments and their sub-fields and to offer suggestions by combining these fields.
PO-8
To present substantial knowledge for various public, private and academic career positions.
PO-9
To analyze the emergence and functions of prominent regional and local actors and to make future projections about their actions.
PO-10
To theoretically and practically examine different events and facts in International Relations and Foreign Policy and to interpret their past, present, and future through a scientific perspective.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To inform students about political life in the Western Europe
LO-2
To identify Western European political parties and ideologies
LO-3
To elaborate on Western Europe economies
LO-4
To analyze foreign policy agendas of Western European countries
